UK boy's name
Muzammil
One who abstains or refrains, especially from wrongdoing.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Muzammil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Muzammil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 15 births.
This profile covers 176 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 175 living people in the UK are called Muzammil. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Muzammil ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 15 boys were registered as Muzammil.
- • About 175 living people in the UK are estimated to have Muzammil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2015
15 births
Estimated living
175
2026
Meaning
What does Muzammil mean?
The name Muzammil has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "zamal," which means "companion" or "friend." The name carries connotations of loyalty, trustworthiness, and companionship.
In Islamic tradition, the name Muzammil is mentioned in the Quran, specifically in the 73rd chapter titled "Al-Muzammil." This chapter is believed to have been revealed in Mecca during the early years of the Prophet Muhammad's mission. The name is associated with the word "muzammil," which means "the one who wraps himself in a cloak" or "the one who is bundled up."
The earliest recorded use of the name Muzammil dates back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic caliphates. It was a popular name among the Arab tribes and early Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Muzammil. One of the earliest examples is Muzammil ibn Habib al-Kufi (d. 718 AD), a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist from the city of Kufa in present-day Iraq. He was renowned for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
Another famous Muzammil was Muzammil ibn Yahya al-Jazari (d. 1070 AD), a renowned Arabic calligrapher and poet from the Abbasid era. His calligraphic works are considered masterpieces and are preserved in various museums and collections around the world.
In more recent times, Muzammil H. Siddiqi (1943-present) is a prominent Islamic scholar and former president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). He has made significant contributions to the study and promotion of Islamic teachings in the United States.
Muzammil Hussain (1970-present) is a Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1990s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was part of the Pakistani team that won the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
Muzammil Qureshi (1971-present) is a Pakistani-American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of the Qureshi Group, a diversified business conglomerate based in the United States.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Muzammil, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Muzammil over time
The chart below shows babies named Muzammil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Muzammil, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Muzammil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Muzammil was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2670 | 41 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2190 | 89 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2788 | 40 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2922 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Muzammil
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Muzammil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Muzammil in the UK right now?
In 2024, Muzammil was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Muzammil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 15 babies registered as Muzammil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Muzammil?
One who abstains or refrains, especially from wrongdoing.
How many people are called Muzammil in the UK?
A total of 176 babies have been registered as Muzammil across the 23 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.